Team Nigeria's basketball team, D'Tigress have turned the fate of the country at the Olympics 2024 in Paris, France.
The basketball team of Nigeria, D'Tigress have handed Nigeria their first huge victory at the Olympics 2024 which is currently taking place in Paris, France.
D'Tigress defeated Australia in their first game of the competition by a margin of 75 to 62 maintaining total dominance in by half time of the game. This has been categorized as a huge victory for the team as Australia is currently the third-ranked team in the world according to the basketball federation.
Nigeria vs Australia highlights
- Ezinne Kalu from Nigeria led in efficiency points with 19.
- Ezi Magbegor from Australia was strong on the boards with 6 rebounds.
- The game saw several lead changes and ties, indicating a closely contested match.
- Nigeria's high press caused significant problems for Australia, who repeatedly lost the ball while walking it up the court, leading to a 41-28 halftime deficit behind Ezinne Kalu's 17 points (19 total).
- Triples by Sami Whitcomb and Alanna Smith (15 points, seven rebounds) handed Australia a lifeline and helped them find their rhythm and close the gap to within five points with a 12-4 start to the third quarter.
- D'Tigress captain Amy Okonkwo buried a crucial three-pointer to put her team ahead by seven entering the final four minutes, leading to tears of joy after full-time.
The game, which was played at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France, shaped up to be an exciting match with both teams showing great skill and determination on the court.
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